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WEDNESDAY 5.21.25 • Find the latest Music Business News under BUSINESS NEWS & Live Music Industry News under LIVE INDUSTRY NEWS tabs above.

Bruce Houghton on 05/21/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians

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Spotify Fresh Finds playlists drive new fans to Indie Artists

Spotify is marking the 10th Anniversary if its indie focused Spotify Fresh Finds playlists with some stats that show just how important this cluster of genre specific playlists is for new artists.

Bruce Houghton on 05/20/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (1)

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Can Indie Artists Still Afford to Tour?

Can indie artists still afford to tour? Going on the road might look fun, but for most independent artists, it’s a financial gamble they can’t afford to lose. Discover why so many are saying no to the road, and how you can tour smarter without going broke.

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2025 in Indie Music | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, live and touring, music, musician, musicians

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Pophouse bets classic acts ABBA, KISS are just getting started

Pophouse bets classic acts including Abba, Avicii, Swedish House Mafia, Cyndi Lauper and KISS are just getting started by investing in and developing their brands.

Bruce Houghton on 05/20/2025 in Uncategorized | Permalink | Comments (0)

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How to promote music with TikTok Spark Ads

Learn how to make the most of existing TikTok posts and promote music with TikTok Spark Ads that also drive engagement.

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music business, music industry, music marketing, musician, musicians, TikTok

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Music Industry Trending News This Week on Hypebot

Need a fast way to stay up to date with the latest live music and music industry trending news? We’ve tweaked the Trending Posts in the right sidebar of the blog to reflect only the most read articles in the last 7 days on Hypebot.

Bruce Houghton on 05/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, music tech, musician, musicians, Spotify

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What it means when Spotify Founders and Executives sell stock

When Spotify founder and executives sell stock worth $1.6 billion is it a bad sign of what’s ahead? Have we reached peak streaming?

Alana Bonilla on 05/20/2025 in Music Business | Permalink | Comments (3)

Tags: music, music business, music industry, musician, musicians, Spotify

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10 Best Cities for Musicians in the U.S. in 2025

This data-driven list reveals the ten best cities for more musicians in the U.S. Learn where other musicians are earning more, gigging more, and finding the best opportunities to grow in 2025

Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (1)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, music, music industry, musician, musicians, USA

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FTC probes Live Nation and AEG collusion, warns StubHub

Live Nation and competitor AEG are being investigated by the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over refunds for pandemic-era concert cancellations. Separately, the FTC has warned StubHub that it must act. Continue reading

Bruce Houghton on 05/19/2025 in Live & Ticketing | Permalink | Comments (2)

Tags: AEG, Live Nation

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Lyric Sheets: Why and When Musicians Need Them

Many artists miss out on big opportunities just because they don’t have lyric sheets ready. This quick guide shows why it matters and how to make one in minutes.

Alana Bonilla on 05/19/2025 in D.I.Y. | Permalink | Comments (0)

Tags: DIY, DIY musicians, inide musician, music, music industry, musician, musicians, songwriting

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